There are many different kinds of knee conditions with a variety of symptoms (pain, restricted movement, instability, etc.). They may be traumatic in nature (caused by an accident) or degenerative (related to age).
Traumatic conditions:
- Ligament tear (anterior/posterior cruciate ligaments, collateral ligaments)
- Meniscal tear
- Patella dislocation
- Focal cartilage injuries
Degenerative conditions:
- Osteoarthritis
- Meniscal lesions
Anatomy of the knee
Key:
- Femur
- Patellar tendon
- Patella
- Cartilage
- Cruciate ligaments
- Medial collateral ligament
- Meniscus
- Tibia